Legal Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Do you love digging into research and helping people? We’re hiring a legal assistan to assist our legal team in preparing legal documents, filing motions, and coordinating law office activity. Applicants should be experienced, highly-organized professionals with great attention to detail. If this sounds like a job you’ll love, apply below.

$48,000 depending on experience & certifications

• Gather information about legal issues from the client in interviews
• Help lawyers prepare for trial by preparing and organizing exhibits, assisting with client meetings, filing motions, conducting research on legal articles, and organizing and coordinating witnesses
• Prepare legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings such as complaints, interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits, under the supervision of a lawyer
• Perform administrative duties such as answering phone calls and keeping our case filing system organized so all documents are readily accessible
• Arrange law office activity such as drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers

• Strong preference for candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have an advanced paralegal education
• ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree desired
• 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
• Excellent organizational skills, and time-management skills
• Talented communicator and writer

• 3 years of experience in family law

Why Us: Marshall & Taylor, PLLC is a respected and growing family law firm committed to helping clients navigate some of the most difficult moments of their lives with clarity, compassion, and strong legal guidance.

We are building a team that values empathy, accountability, professionalism, and growth. We offer a more collaborative and energized environment than the traditional law firm model and are looking for team members who want to make an impact while continuing to grow in their careers.

What We Offer:

• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Group health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Paid professional development and training
• Supportive team environment
• Growth-oriented culture focused on results, empathy, and continuous improvement